5 baby formula brands mums love

Infant formulas are constantly improving to create nutritional profiles as close as possible to that of human breast milk. All formulas sold in Australia meet the Infant Formula Standard, which ensures each formula brand contains an adequate range of nutrients to be as healthy as possible for baby.

Many experts suggest there is no "best" formula and different brands will emphasise a different mix of fat, proteins, carbohydrates, micronutrients and macronutrients, though all will meet the Australian Infant Formula Standard. Baby formula can be made from cow's milk, goat's milk or soya beans though the NHMRC recommends cow's milk formula is the most suitable for babies.

Kidspot's Best of Awards asks mums what they prefer. Here are the results for the top five products in the category of best baby formula in 2013:

Pfizer S-26 Gold

What mums say:

“I used this product on all my three kids from baby to toddler and found it of high standard and I would highly recommend it.”

“This is easy to find in just about any supermarket or chemist, and is one of the cheaper ones to buy. My baby has had no problems digesting it. Wish I'd used it with my two older children.”

Bellamy's Organic

What mums say:

“It was easy for my babies to digest (no vomiting,) it is organic and it is Australian.”

“As a mother of three who is unable to breastfeed, it was invaluable to have an organic product that I could feed my child. We all know that 'breast is best' but when it is completely not an option I felt good about making an organic choice.”